Dinner at A Tavola (GNR Nominee) [Past Event]

LTH:

Please join me for dinner at GNR nominee, a tavola, on Wednesday October 8th at 6:30 pm.* [Relevant thread is here.]

Depending upon interest, perhaps arrangements can be made to set up a family-style meal with antipasto, a couple of types of pasta, and then main meat courses (such as short rib, lamb, beef and/or chicken). Any ordering off the fantastic and reasonably-priced wine list will be done and tallied separately.

All are welcome, past fans and/or newbies alike!

a tavola
2148 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-7567
http://www.atavolachicago.com/

*For those concerned, this is an off-day between MLB Division and Championship playoff series.

*Edited to reflect time change per request of restaurant.

Aschie30- After looking at the pictures on the wine lunch, it is time for me to jump in and attend my first event. Put me down +1. Thanks for setting this up.

nicinchic wrote:Aschie30- After looking at the pictures on the wine lunch, it is time for me to jump in and attend my first event. Put me down +1. Thanks for setting this up.

First time eventers are the best. This is a good a time as ever to get your feet wet (or stomach fed)!

I'll put you down +1.

Put me down with a tentative +1. I'm looking forward to trying A Tavola.

How safe is this neighborhood via public transportation (blue line and bus)?

toria wrote:How safe is this neighborhood via public transportation (blue line and bus)?

Very safe. Where are you coming from? The easiest mode of public transportation would be the #66 bus which runs along Chicago Avenue.

Stevez- glad you're coming. I'll put you down w/tentative +1.

tentative +! for me, too

Ashie,

Terrific idea, Ellen and I would love to join you.

Enjoy,
Gary

I've always enjoyed A Tavola and it's been over a year since my last visit. Unfortunately, we're leaving town the next morning, so we won't be able to join you guys for this dinner.

Have fun, though!

=R=

I'll start a running list now:

aschie30
nicinchic +1
stevez
nr706 +1
GWiv + Ellen
The GP & Mr. X
Cinny's Mom
Epoisses

Total= 12

I'm going to cap the dinner at 12-14, depending upon what the restaurant feels comfortable handling.

Put me down as tentative....I'll find a way to get there either by taking the bus or maybe driving.

toria wrote:Put me down as tentative....I'll find a way to get there either by taking the bus or maybe driving.

toria - great. I'll put you down as tentative. If you have any questions about getting there, feel free to PM me.

Please sign me up.

germuska - glad you can make it. I'll update the list.

Just a bump up to let you know that I will be posting details regarding this meal within the next day or so. We definitely can get a fixed-price meal, which makes it easier I think for everyone. Details to come . . .

We have room for a couple more. . .

Can I put a tentative RSVP for 2? I'm checking with Mr. X as I type.

The GP wrote:Can I put a tentative RSVP for 2? I'm checking with Mr. X as I type.

Absolutely. Just let me know.

Confirming myself and Mr. X.

(and I do appreciate the knowledge that I won't have to miss any Chicago baseball...)

Posting back on details of the dinner. I went over the menu with Brad, the manager, and most of menu is based upon his suggestions. Everything will be served family-style; as I mentioned in a different thread, this is a very small restaurant with a kitchen that I guarantee is probably smaller than yours, so this facilitates serving food in a faster manner. Although I find the plating here to be quite nice, it just doesn't make sense for 14 or so people. Besides, we're LTHers and "wanna eat," so I hope you'll defer to my judgment in that respect.

Okay, so the menu is as follows, possibly subject to change/tweaking:

To start:
Assortment of hot and cold antipasto, such as grilled mushrooms, mixed greens with pear and parmiggiano, and a selection of cured meats

Second course:
Gnocchi with browned butter and sage
Penne Bolognese

Third course:
Marinated, grilled leg of lamb with rosemary potatoes and spinach
Braised beef short rib with saffron risotto

For three courses, the price is $47, exclusive of tax and tip. I know this was posted as a "GNR" dinner, but really it is less about that and more about just enjoying a meal with fellow food and drink lovers, and having fun.

See you all there!

The GP wrote:Confirming myself and Mr. X.

(and I do appreciate the knowledge that I won't have to miss any Chicago baseball...)

Oh, and responding to your comment, at this point, I don't think any of us will have to worry about that . . .

Sigh. I know.

aschie-

Mr. X and I noticed something missing in the menu. Will there be dessert?

Thanks for setting this up. I look forward to returning to a tavola after a long time away and Mr. X has never been. It will certainly be an enjoyable evening with everyong.

-Mary

The GP wrote:aschie-

Mr. X and I noticed something missing in the menu. Will there be dessert?

Thanks for setting this up. I look forward to returning to a tavola after a long time away and Mr. X has never been. It will certainly be an enjoyable evening with everyong.

-Mary

That's a good point. My thinking is that not everyone will want dessert. However, if there are some who want it, we could just order whatever desserts we wanted a la carte (outside the menu) and split it accordingly. Hope that works out okay!

I am going to have to reluctantly withdraw from the dinner. After calculating transportation and time, I would end up getting home well after midnight and that's just too late on a weeknight for me. Would have loved to go...have fun.

Unfortunately, I have to cancel. I just got booked for work travel and will be returning too late Wednesday to have dinner.

Please sign me up. This is one of my favorite places.

Room for a couple more . . . please post here or PM me if you're interested!

I enjoy this place tremendously, and it is in my neighborhood. Would you please add me to the list?

My tentative +1 is now a +0. It will be only me for dinner.

Epoisses - Glad you can make it.

Steve - Thanks for the update.


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